The Upper Hand is an exciting well-written debut novel with an intriguing and gripping plot. A DC O’Connell Crime Thriller #1 About the Book Publisher’s blurb A murder with all the trappings of an occult sacrifice. It’s DC Kate O’Connell’s first case. Will it also be her last? Keen to prove herself to her superiors Kate fights to break through the lies that surround the victim’s life. But the ritualistic nature of the crime dredges up disturbing memories of a past tragedy. While wrestling with the demons of her past, Kate learns that her partner has a few skeletons in his own closet. His reputation threatens to taint the investigation…

Assassin’s Web is an intriguing and engrossing thriller following the dangerous implications and lethal consequences of Alex Parrot’s response to ‘What if…?’ Giveaway To celebrate the release of ASSASSIN’S WEB, we have a special GIVEAWAY for you! Enter now to be in for a chance of a signed paperback! *UK Only* We also give away a paperback to the entrance who answers the question “What would you do?” most imaginatively & creatively. *WorldWide Available* Follow the link to go to the giveaway: bit.ly/AssassinsWeb-Giveaway The Giveaway ends Tuesday, 27th August 20:00 hours About the Book I should never have read the note.I certainly shouldn’t have logged in.Now they want to kill…

From the author of the acclaimed Harrogate Crime Series, a gripping debut novel, Bridging the Gulf about one man fighting for justice. One man, haunted by his war experiences. One man, desperate to make a difference. Giveaway To celebrate the publication of BRIDGING THE GULF we have a special GIVEAWAY for you! Enter and you are in for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of BRIDGING THE GULF! About the Book A fast-moving, thought-provoking thriller, set partly in the stunning beauty and history of Turkish Cyprus. The novel follows one man’s struggle against faceless bureaucrats bent on negating the existence of Gulf War Syndrome. Roy Hanna is a…

We at Bits about Books LOVE short stories and we’re thrilled to have this dark and devious Jack Nightingale short story for you, written by Conrad Jones. His ‘Blood Bath’ features in the short story bundle with the same name, edited by Stephen Leather, who created the character of Jack Nightingale. The bundle contains seven short stories, each written by a different author, each centred around Jack Nightingale – what an exciting premise! This is Conrad Jones‘s version of… BLOOD BATH. Enjoy! Blood Bath A Jack Nightingale Short Story It was a cold grey dawn, no longer dark but not yet light either. The headlights were still necessary for her…

The long-awaited 2nd instalment in Adam Peacock’s Jack Lambert series is out now – what a fab follow-up to Open Grave! I love it and … wait for it … nah, I won’t tell. You HAVE to read this gripping, spine-chilling thriller for yourself! DCI Jack Lambert #2 Introduction When a seemingly open-and-shut case turns out to be quite something different, Jack Lambert and his team find themselves confronted with the darker side of the North East – the vicious underworld. Will they cross paths with Jack’s former boss once again? Will Jack ever be free from his past, both in and outside the Police force? The Jack Lambert Series#1…

Out Now * Your Newsletter * July 2019Bits about Books is thrilled to present you this month’s Newsletter – straight into your mailbox if you have signed up for it! As usual, Your Newsletter informs you of new releases – such as Louise Mullins‘ LOVE YOU GONE, published by Dark Edge Press, LJ Ross‘ PENSHAW, and David Nicholls‘ SWEET SORROW. Of course, we have a little bit of info on upcoming events – how about Theakston’s Peculier Crime Festival, starting July 18th? It promises to be special with authors like Ian Rankin, Harlan Coben, and many, many more! This month’s featured book from the Bits about Books Library is TIDE’S…

It’s the age-old story: a man and a woman meet in a hotel. Both cheating on their spouses. Both unwilling to give up. Totally not prepared for what could happen when he drops dead. Now there are consequences. Lives ruined. Secrets kept at what cost? Nothing will ever be the same… Introduction Je t’aime… you will never know how much I love you. Promise me one thing: when it’s time to leave, you must start to look forward to our next meeting. Jacques, in: ‘His Guilty Secret’ What do you do when your lover says this to you? You cry. And make love. And cry again. Isabelle has no idea…

To start a book with a Bible quote AND a deceitful priest with sinful intention – I hate him! – that’s a daring choice and it gets even better when Satan comes into the equation and a priest is ritually murdered .. that’s when it gets intriguing, chilling, and exciting! Want to read more? If ‘Hell YES‘ is your answer, follow me … Detective Tanner Murder Mystery #2 About the Book A girl thrown from a church tower, a man sacrificed to Satan, and a priest murdered at the hands of the Devil. When the body of an old man is found lying in the ruins of St Benet’s Abbey,…

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